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Three candidates face off for the open Columbia City Council Ward 2 seat.

Waner wins Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat

April 6, 2021 6:25 PM Zach Boetto

The chair of Columbia’s Human Rights Commission has won an open seat on the Columbia City Council.

Columbia police identify remains as those of Mengqi Ji

April 6, 2021 10:24 AM Matthew Sanders

Remains found last month at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park are those of a Columbia woman last seen in October 2019.

TUESDAY UPDATES: South African coronavirus variant found in adult living in Jackson County

April 6, 2021 10:14 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reclamite surface treatment to begin across Boone County Monday

April 6, 2021 6:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Resource Management and contractor Corrective Asphalt Materials will begin reclamite surface treatment beginning next Monday at 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day one lane at a time. While a lane is being treated, one-way traffic will be allowed on the opposite lane. No parking will be allowed on

Live April election results

April 6, 2021 5:28 PM ABC 17 News Team

Polls close at 7 p.m.

Voters in line to cast their absentee ballots Monday at the Boone County Government Center.

What to expect at Boone County polling places for Tuesday’s municipal election

April 6, 2021 4:35 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County polling places on Tuesday’s municipal election day will continue coronavirus safety protocols for the second year in a row. According to the Boone County Clerk, you’ll need a mask and an ID to vote at your polling place. On this year’s ballot, voters will be debating over school board positions,

Sentencing hearing scheduled for fatal 2019 Columbia shooting

April 5, 2021 9:59 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A sentencing hearing is scheduled next month in a deadly 2019 Columbia shooting. Aaron Harris pled guilty late last month to first-degree involuntary manslaughter in the death of E’quan Spain. He’s expected to get sentenced at 9 a.m. on May 20th. Investigators say Harris was driving a car when Michael Anderson accidentally

Columbia considering allowing downtown restaurants to seat guests in parking spots

April 5, 2021 6:41 PM Connor Hirsch

The Columbia City council will hear an ordinance that would potentially allow businesses to expand seating capacity outside to parking spots.

I-70 traffic to be impacted by geological testing near Rocheport Bridge

April 5, 2021 6:52 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONE/COOPER COUNTY – Motorists traveling along Interstate 70 will see some activity at the Missouri River Bridge near Rocheport Saturday and Sunday. Missouri Department of Transportation contractors will be boring through the bridge deck to collect soil samples and rock characteristics of the land below as crews prepare for the construction of the new bridge.

MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports nearly a third in the county have first vaccination dose

April 5, 2021 2:17 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vehicle recovered after chase across Boone County, suspect at large

April 5, 2021 5:14 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s deputies continue to look for a suspect from a Saturday chase. According to officials, a Boone County deputy attempted to pull over a reported stolen car on Interstate 70 near the Boone/Callaway County line at 9:25 p.m. The driver failed to yield and drove off on Rangeline Street and

Boone County leaders schedule public hearings to discuss wind farm regulations

April 5, 2021 4:18 PM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County leaders have scheduled public hearings for wind farm regulations that could go into effect later this year.

Boone County outpaces Mid-Missouri in coronavirus vaccine; eligibility expands this week

April 5, 2021 12:29 PM Leila Mitchell

Boone County has the second-highest vaccination initiation rate at 32.8% among the 117 local public health agencies in the state, with 59,128 coronavirus vaccinations given out.

Missouri ERAP application for rental and utility assistance closes Monday

April 4, 2021 7:18 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Missouri State Assistance for Housing Relief is now accepting applications for rental and utility assistance for those who have been financially impacted by the pandemic. The Missouri Emergency Rental Arrears Program (ERAP) provides financial support to both landlords and renters who have been effected by the pandemic. Residents and landlords can apply

Boone County accepting absentee ballots ahead of Tuesday’s election

April 3, 2021 5:39 AM Ben Fein

The Boone County Clerk’s Office is hosting an in person absentee voting event Saturday ahead of Tuesday’s election.

Columbia police investigating stabbing/armed robbery at Broadway Business Park Court

April 2, 2021 9:54 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police continue to investigate a reported stabbing on the 3300 block of Broadway Business Park Court at 7:50 Friday evening. Columbia police report an 18-year-old woman was stabbed by a man that asked for money. The woman was taken to an area hospital for medical care. Columbia police continue to look

CDC says it’s safe for fully vaccinated people to travel domestically

April 2, 2021 4:51 PM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said domestic travel is considered safe for fully vaccinated individuals. The CDC states that fully vaccinated individuals traveling don’t need to be tested before or after traveling unless required by their destination location. Travels also are not required to self-quarantine. The CDC guidance

Friday Updates: Boone County reports jump in positivity rate to 7.7 percent

April 2, 2021 4:21 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is reporting two new COVID-19 cases. There are currently 46 active cases in the county, down four from Thursday. The county now has a reported total number of COVID-19 cases of 17,917. The county has reported the total number of cases removed from isolation is

Crash on I-70 backing up traffic near exit 111

April 2, 2021 4:07 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT is reporting a traffic delay on westbound Interstate 70 past exit 111. MoDOT reported a vehicle crash just after 3:30. According to MoDOT, delays on the round could occur till after 4:20 p.m. ABC 17 News will have more information as it becomes available.

Mengqi and Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

Remains found at state park expected to be identified Friday

April 2, 2021 5:11 AM Ben Fein

Dori D. Burke with the Boone/Callaway County Medical Examiner’s Office said the office expects to know whether or not the remains belong to missing woman Mengqi Ji by Friday.